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Emerging Metadata Topics
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Description: This course presents an overview and synthesis of current metadata-related topics such as XML, RDF, DTDs, OAI, METS, MODS, and DOI. Discover what the acronyms stand for and what they really mean. Understand the impact these emerging standards will have on your institution. Find out what you need to know to make the right decisions for your digital collections, now and in the future.
You will learn about:
  • Metadata standards
  • Metadata crosswalks
  • The impact of metadata on collection access
Time: Five hours
Location: This full day "Customized Training" session can be brought to your library at any time.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in finding out more about, and making sense of metadata trends and standards.
Related Courses: Dublin Core: Issues and Applications
Understanding the MARC Format
Cost: $995.00 per customized training event, plus expenses
To schedule: To schedule courses at your library and to discuss costs, audience numbers, and physical requirements, please contact Susan Abell (1.800.635.4638 x1944 or abell@nelinet.net).

August 6, 2007


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